FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 77073226

Salary: $39,900.12 per year

Application deadline: August 27th, 2023
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TEQUESTA-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-II-77073226-FL-33469/1061278100/



Job Description

This position, located in Tequesta, will assist in the coordination and 
recovery of marine mammal carcasses for the Florida Fish and Wildlife 
Conservation Commission (FWC) Southeast Field Lab (SEFL) covering seven 
Counties from St Lucie County south to Monroe County and inland Okeechobee 
County. The incumbent will conduct marine mammal necropsies (primarily 
manatees) and accurately record observations and complete associated necropsy 
reports. This position will serve as assistant field station lead. Duties 
include fielding calls from FWC Law Enforcement, other agencies, and the public 
regarding marine mammals. The position will be required to transport select 
manatee carcasses to FWC's Marine Mammal Pathobiology Lab located in St. 
Petersburg. Primary responsibilities include managing all vehicle, vessel, and 
trailer maintenance both on a weekly and monthly schedule as well as addressing 
issues as they arise. This position will also serve as the SEFL volunteer and 
intern coordinator and will be responsible for the management of volunteers and 
interns, including recruitment and scheduling. The position will also 
participate in an on-call rotation fielding afterhours (5pm to 8am) marine 
mammal calls for the state. Job duties include participation in rescues and 
transportation of sick and injured manatees to the appropriate facility; boat 
operation; report writing and database entry; field based photo identification; 
general cleaning of office and equipment; attend trainings, meetings, and other 
tasks as assigned by supervisor; organize at least two volunteer trainings per 
year; schedule and participate in education and conservation outreach programs; 
and assist with manatee aerial surveys.



Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in 
one of the biological sciences

One year professional biological experience in a field or lab research program



Preferred Experience
Applicants having live and dead marine mammal stranding/necropsy experience may 
be given preference.

Applicants having boat operating and trailering experience may be given 
preference.



Knowledge, Skill(s), and Abilities

  *   Knowledge of the Florida Manatee Recovery Plan and state and federal 
legislation protecting manatees
  *   Knowledge of marine mammal capture, handling, and transport techniques
  *   Knowledge of methods of data collection and principles and techniques of 
research and analysis
  *   Knowledge of marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques
  *   Knowledge of digital SLR cameras, filters, and lenses
  *   Able to trailer flatbeds/utility trailers, and watercraft vessels up to 
26' in length
  *   Able to safely operate watercraft vessels 26' in length and smaller
  *   Be capable of daily manual labor requiring handling of heavy and sharp 
objects and working under unpleasant conditions
  *   Must be physically fit, able to vertically lift at least 75 lbs., and be 
able to swim sufficiently to save oneself
  *   Able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions
  *   Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  *   Must be able to multi-task, problem solve, and effectively communicate
  *   Be comfortable speaking to the public
  *   Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Florida driver's license 
within a month of employment
  *   Must obtain boater safety certification and CPR/First Aid/Oxygen 
Administration within first 6 months of employment

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from a Level 1 Background 
Check. There is no cost to the candidate for this check.



The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action 
Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans 
with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People 
First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority 
must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject 
to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., 
Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates 
eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for 
Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members 
may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation 
with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 
214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 
55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation 
requirements are available by clicking 
here<http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545>.  All 
documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Apply Now 
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Thank you,
Amber Howell
Assistant Research Scientist-Marine Mammals
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
19100 SE Federal Hwy., Tequesta FL 33469
amber.how...@myfwc.com<mailto:amber.how...@myfwc.com>
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